Reyes Financial Architecture Inc. lessened its stake in shares of Lam Research Corporation (NASDAQ:LRCX – Free Report) by 61.8% in the 4th quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The firm owned 1,474 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock after selling 2,384 shares during the period. Reyes Financial Architecture Inc.’s holdings in Lam Research were worth $252,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.
Other hedge funds have also recently made changes to their positions in the company. Lingohr Asset Management GmbH raised its position in shares of Lam Research by 590.7% during the 3rd quarter. Lingohr Asset Management GmbH now owns 59,555 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $7,974,000 after buying an additional 50,933 shares in the last quarter. Mediolanum International Funds Ltd raised its position in shares of Lam Research by 52.0% during the 3rd quarter. Mediolanum International Funds Ltd now owns 262,544 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $34,417,000 after buying an additional 89,856 shares in the last quarter. First Citizens Bank & Trust Co. raised its position in shares of Lam Research by 8.0% during the 3rd quarter. First Citizens Bank & Trust Co. now owns 140,433 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $18,804,000 after buying an additional 10,408 shares in the last quarter. Thoroughbred Financial Services LLC raised its position in shares of Lam Research by 115.2% during the 3rd quarter. Thoroughbred Financial Services LLC now owns 22,198 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $2,972,000 after buying an additional 11,883 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Oregon Public Employees Retirement Fund raised its position in shares of Lam Research by 30.9% during the 3rd quarter. Oregon Public Employees Retirement Fund now owns 144,656 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $19,369,000 after buying an additional 34,147 shares in the last quarter. 84.61% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.
Lam Research Stock Performance
Lam Research stock opened at $265.16 on Thursday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.37, a current ratio of 2.26 and a quick ratio of 1.61. The firm has a market capitalization of $331.12 billion, a P/E ratio of 54.34, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.90 and a beta of 1.78. The company’s 50-day moving average is $230.19 and its 200 day moving average is $192.28. Lam Research Corporation has a 1-year low of $61.14 and a 1-year high of $273.50.
Lam Research Dividend Announcement
The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, April 8th. Shareholders of record on Wednesday, March 4th were paid a $0.26 dividend. This represents a $1.04 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.4%. The ex-dividend date was Wednesday, March 4th. Lam Research’s dividend payout ratio is currently 21.31%.
Trending Headlines about Lam Research
Here are the key news stories impacting Lam Research this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Multiple analysts and firms have reiterated upgrades and bullish price targets for LRCX, signaling continued Wall Street confidence in Lam’s growth from memory and AI infrastructure spending. Stifel Nicolaus Forecasts Strong Price Appreciation for Lam Research
- Positive Sentiment: Consensus expectations point to another strong quarter: revenue and EPS momentum, and a history of earnings beats, leave Lam positioned to beat estimates again — a potential catalyst at the next report. Lam Research (LRCX) Earnings Expected to Grow
- Positive Sentiment: Broader AI-driven demand and sector momentum have pushed LRCX strongly higher in recent months, with social and analyst chatter around higher price targets and durable capital spending by chipmakers. This supports a constructive medium‑term thesis. Lam Research Stock Opinions on AI Semiconductor Boom
- Neutral Sentiment: Lam’s upcoming earnings call on April 22 is drawing market attention; the event could amplify volatility as investors re‑position ahead of guidance and management commentary. Lam Research Earnings Call Draws Market Focus
- Neutral Sentiment: General tech‑earnings themes and stock‑picking narratives are highlighting Lam as a beneficiary of AI infrastructure long term, though near‑term moves will hinge on guidance and supply‑chain commentary. Tech Earnings Are Here. Whatever Happens, These 4 Stocks Should Thrive
- Negative Sentiment: ASML’s latest update pushed chip‑equipment peers lower after investors focused on margin cadence and export‑control risks; that sector pressure is a primary reason LRCX shares are down today. Lam Research falls 3.4% as chip-equipment stocks retreat after ASML update
- Negative Sentiment: Notable insider selling and large institutional rebalancings were highlighted in recent data feeds — these flows can add selling pressure into a volatile pre‑earnings period. Lam Research falls 3.4% as chip-equipment stocks retreat after ASML update (insider/flow notes)
Insiders Place Their Bets
In other Lam Research news, Director Eric Brandt sold 35,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, February 6th. The shares were sold at an average price of $225.60, for a total value of $7,896,000.00. Following the transaction, the director directly owned 253,705 shares in the company, valued at $57,235,848. This represents a 12.12% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this hyperlink. Also, insider Ava Harter sold 4,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, March 2nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $232.50, for a total transaction of $930,000.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider owned 54,705 shares in the company, valued at $12,718,912.50. This represents a 6.81% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Insiders have sold 130,886 shares of company stock worth $29,658,802 in the last three months. Corporate insiders own 0.31% of the company’s stock.
Analysts Set New Price Targets
A number of analysts recently weighed in on LRCX shares. B. Riley Financial reissued a “buy” rating on shares of Lam Research in a research report on Thursday, January 15th. Morgan Stanley increased their price objective on shares of Lam Research from $254.00 to $260.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Monday, April 6th. Rothschild & Co Redburn increased their price objective on shares of Lam Research from $225.00 to $265.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Friday, February 6th. UBS Group set a $300.00 price objective on shares of Lam Research in a research report on Thursday, January 29th. Finally, Mizuho set a $265.00 price objective on shares of Lam Research in a research report on Wednesday, January 28th. Twenty-seven equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and eight have issued a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $247.26.
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Lam Research Company Profile
Lam Research Corporation (NASDAQ: LRCX) is a global supplier of wafer fabrication equipment and services to the semiconductor industry. Founded in 1980 by David K. Lam and headquartered in Fremont, California, the company develops and manufactures systems used in multiple stages of semiconductor device production, including thin film deposition, plasma etch, wafer cleaning and related process modules and automation.
Lam’s product portfolio covers core process technologies employed by logic and memory manufacturers, with equipment designed to support advanced-node patterning, 3D NAND and other emerging device architectures.
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